Rotor Wing Pilot in Command
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onDwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, 89445, United States
About the Role
As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you serve as the critical link in delivering rapid, life-saving transportation for patients in need. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and patients during every flight. In this role, you will combine technical aviation skills with a commitment to excellence, contributing directly to your community by supporting vital emergency medical services.
You will operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols. Your day involves planning and executing flights while accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements. You will collaborate effectively with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution and respond promptly to emergency callouts, maintaining readiness at all times.
Beyond the cockpit, you will maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and FAA. You will also represent the company professionally when interacting with patients, families, and the public.
Location & Schedule
This position is based at the Winnemucca Air Base in Winnemucca, Nevada. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Hiring Process
Candidates must pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire.
Our Commitment to Well-being
We care about your well-being—mind, body, and spirit—which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Equal Opportunity & Recruitment
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Work location
Work model: On-site
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, 89445, United States
Winnemucca, Nevada
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOperate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols
- check_circlePlan and execute flights accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements
- check_circleCollaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution
- check_circleMaintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and FAA
- check_circleRepresent the company professionally when interacting with patients, families, and the public
- check_circlePerform pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft equipment
- check_circleRespond promptly to emergency callouts while maintaining operational readiness
Requirements
- verifiedCommercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- verifiedCurrent FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)
- verified2,500 hours of total flight time in a helicopter
- verified100 hours of cross-country flight
- verified25 hours at night
- verified75 actual or simulated instrument hours
- verified100 hours of unaided night flight time
- verifiedPass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire
Nice to Have
Air ambulance experience, Night Vision Goggle experience, 300 flight hours at night, Turbine-engine time (1000 hours), Live within one hour of assigned base
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Day-to-day, the Rotor Wing Pilot in Command at Intermountain Health will operate aircraft in compliance with faa regulations, company policies, and mission protocols; plan and execute flights accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements; collaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution; and maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and faa.
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Intermountain Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher); 2,500 hours of total flight time in a helicopter; 100 hours of cross-country flight; 25 hours at night; and 75 actual or simulated instrument hours.
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Rotor Wing Pilot in Command at Intermountain Health is based in Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, 89445, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Intermountain Health has listed this Rotor Wing Pilot in Command role as on-site.
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Key skills for Rotor Wing Pilot in Command at Intermountain Health include Flight Planning; Safety Compliance; Faa Certifications; Commercial Pilot Certificate; Instrument Rating; Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Faa Second-Class Medical Certificate; and Night Vision Goggle Experience.
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Rotor Wing Pilot in Command at Intermountain Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.